Abstract
In this paper, a separation method of radionuclides (Ba, Sr) from LiCl salt wastes generated from the electroreduction process of spent nuclear fuel was studied to recover pure LiCl salts and reduce radioactive wastes. The method consisted of chemical conversion process of BaCl2 and SrCl2 in LiCl molten salts by using lithium compounds and vacuum distillation process of LiCl salts. In the chemical conversion, BaCl2 and SrCl2 in LiCl molten salts were mainly converted into (Ba,Sr)CO3 or (Ba,Sr)SO4. Contents of Ba and Sr in LiCl salts recovered from the vacuum distillation process were equal to about 0.01 of initial concentrations of Ba and Sr in LiCl molten salts. These results will be utilized to recycle the LiCl salt wastes.
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